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[quote=Anonymous]Lots of good comments from PPs.  Just wanted to add that maybe your DD's pediatrician is a good starting point.  Schedule her for a check up and let them know in advance that you'd like to discuss your DD's weight.  The doctor may recommend a nutritionist or give your DD some concrete things to do from a medical standpoint.  Then it becomes an issue of following the doctor's advice rather than you nagging your DD about all of this.  I think a therapist is also a good idea, but maybe not right out of the gate.  I know if that my mother had tried to drag my 14-year-old self to a therapist about something that was already a sore subject between us, I would NOT go willingly or take it seriously.

Also, stop buying crap food.  You and your DH control the food that comes into the house so this should be a no-brainer.  You don't have to go cold turkey on all junk food right away -- that could just lead to your DD sneaking food -- but start buying healthier options of the stuff your family likes.  And be a good example with your own eating habits and lifestyle. [/quote]

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